Nacascolo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nacascolo
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District
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 Nacascolo
Location in Costa Rica
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| Country |  Costa Rica |
| Province | Guanacaste |
| Canton | Liberia |
| Creation | 26 November 1971 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 327.05 km2 (126.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,249 |
| • Density | 6.8766/km2 (17.810/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Postal code |
50104
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Nacascolo is a special area called a district in Costa Rica. It is part of the Liberia region, which is in the Guanacaste province.
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History of Nacascolo
Nacascolo became an official district on November 26, 1971. This happened because of a special government decision called Decreto Ejecutivo 2077-G. Before that, it was part of the Liberia area.
Geography and Location
Nacascolo covers an area of about 327 square kilometers. That's like a square with sides about 18 kilometers long! The district is located about 29 meters above sea level. This means it's not very high up, close to the coast.
Villages in the District
The main town and administrative center of Nacascolo district is called Guardia. Besides Guardia, there are several other smaller villages in the district. These include Bejuco, Nacascolo, Oratorio, Puerto Culebra, and Triunfo.
Population of Nacascolo
According to the 2011 census, about 2,249 people lived in Nacascolo. The population has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1973 | 1,039 | — | |
| 1984 | 1,316 | 26.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,727 | 31.2% | |
| 2011 | 2,249 | 30.2% | |
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Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos |
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Getting Around: Transportation
Many roads help people travel through the Nacascolo district.
Main Road Routes
The district is connected by several important roads:
National Route 1
National Route 21
National Route 253
National Route 913
See also
In Spanish: Nacascolo (Costa Rica) para niños
